Regulatory Takings: The Next Step…

July 22, 2010

Ryan Brannan

Texans no longer have the right to use their land without approval from the state. Regulatory restrictions on property use-even more than eminent domain abuse-are the main threat to private property rights today.

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If you think Gavin Newsom has a political future, just ask these folks fleeing California

Gavin Newsom’s California looks like an ‘Elysium’ on earth Elon Musk just gave California’s Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom some welcome good news as Musk announced Tesla will build its engineering headquarters in Palo Alto—in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Newsom, expected by political analysts to be maneuvering to run for the Democrat nomination for president, has...

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Short-Term Occupational Programs: Are There Benefits, and Should We Be Funding Access to Them?

Despite increasing intrigue over the last decade, short-term postsecondary programs remain ineligible for the Pell Grant. Do the benefits outweigh the cost? Key points – Pell Grants are one of the primary methods the federal government uses to encourage postsecondary enrollment. – However, programs lasting less than 15 weeks are not eligible for Pell Grants....

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Designating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

This paper outlines the reasons and available mechanisms to treat Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Key points – The U.S. should designate Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. – The Mexican cartels meet the legal definition of terrorism according to the Immigration and Nationality Act. – Whether it is prudent or desirable for the U.S. to...

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